A Daily Schedule

Establishing a homeschool routine is important, even for those who advocate the unschool approach. Children seem to thrive when they have routine and structure in their lives. It can be relaxed and informal, but they find security in knowing what comes next. Routine helps them to plan their day. They know that after work comes play, or that lunch comes at a specific time. If children know what the schedule is and that it is followed daily, they are less likely to balk at quiet time, piano practice, or math drills. A routine makes life easier for both the child and the teacher-parent.

Let’s take a look at a simple daily schedule. Of course yours may be different, as it should be, since it will reflect your needs and unique family structure. A schedule should be adapted to fit your specific needs. This will give you a general idea of what a daily schedule can be for elementary age children: